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The Scandinavian Collection
Introducing ......The Scandinavian Collect Anyone who reads this blog knows I am head over heels in love with painted Gustavian antiques. We have written about many of them here. And have written about the history of King Gustave here in a post entitled Coup d'etat in...
5 Cool Ideas and Places From Around The Web
Cool Ideas From Around The Web Some times I just want to write about pretty things that have no relevance to Efex, or paint. This week I am celebrating some cool things I found on the web and in New Zealand. This beautiful dining room got a new lease on life during a...
Provence Style
Provence Style is a design style that can "take you there" whenever you walk into a room. From the sun-drenched hills to the Cote d’Azure to the lavender fields, perfumes, or the heights of Mt. Ventoux the south of France is famous for its magnificent sceneries,...
The Greek Key
The Greek Key. is a universal symbol of friendship, love, and devotion. And one of the oldest designs in history. Originally from the area of Meander in ancient Greece, it symbolizes the eternal flow of things. The designs are one of the most common motifs in ancient...
The Story of Madam X
Madam X She was a diva of Parisian society in the 17th century. Virginie Amelie Gautreau a Louisiana-born wife of a prominent French banker who became one of the great beauties of her day. Along came the soon to be famous portrait artist John Singer Sargents, who...
The Top Instagrams of 2018
One last look back at 2018 To kick off the new year lets look back at the old. A quick review of the top three Instagram photo's for 2018. Starting with number three the third most favorite IG post is this simple vase finished in bronze foil with a simple T27 Art...
Architectural history & a story
Architectural History part 1, but first… a story My first foray into repurposing a building occurred when I was 4. My parents were stationed at a naval base in Europe and I decided to take a self-walk. My adventure took me to an arched structure out in the hills...
Seven Elements of the Classic Paris Apartment
The Seven Elements of the classic Paris apartment have an interesting story On today’s blog were doing something a little different and showing you what the seven style elements are and the history behind them.
Weekend In The Country
Weekend in The Country .. Westover Plantation Virgina.
